Rihanna’s new book, which features 1,000 photos of the singer/actress will be released in the UK in the run-up to Christmas.

The book, titled Rihanna, is described as a “visual autobiography” and includes never before seen images.

It will be released in the UK on 24th October, and cover everything from her Barbados childhood and private moments with friends to sold-out world tours.

Rihanna said: “I am so excited to share this collection of incredible images. I’m very grateful to the talented photographers and artists who contributed. We’ve been working on the book for over five years and I’m really happy to be able to finally share it with everybody.”

The book includes more than 1,000 photographs and 11 special inserts, including a removable poster, and seven gatefolds. The cover features a colour photograph and wrap-around cloth binding. Weighing in at 15 pounds, the book comes in a printed black carrying case. 

Three limited editions are also being released, including one called This Sh*t is Heavy, incorporating a copy of the book that features a cover with two black and white photographs, a cloth binding, and a custom-designed tabletop bookstand inspired by Rihanna’s hands.